Often, 3rd or 4th grade is when parents start to realize that the education their child is getting is inadequate. The 3rd/4th grade slump...

Formative vs. Summative Testing When your child comes home with information about their upcoming state test at the end of the year, do...

Every year, Arches Academy puts on a school musical. Shows such as Seussical, Aladdin, and this year, Beauty and the Beast. Whether...

Here, at Arches Academy, we prioritize the social, emotional, and academic safety of our students. These three “pillars” are absolutely...

The homework question gets a wide variety of responses. Is homework worthwhile? What’s the value of homework, and should students even...

Parent: “What do you mean my 4th grader is reading at a 3rd grade level? His last school told me he is at a 5th grade level. You must...

At Arches we use proven learning methodologies for preschool through 9th grade.  Arches is not child-directed; we are child-centered.  We te

Private schools fall into one of three categories. The consulting company ISM defines them as follows 1. Price or value-based schools -...

Your student has great grades; pays attention during class; helps their classmates; assists their teachers; keeps their lockers clean,...

So far on this blog we have highlighted how Preschool is the basis for a child’s academic career, as well as the developmental...